Tips to improve your productivity while working from home
Although remote work may deepen the social disconnection between people and potentially mitigate work efficiency, there are strategies you can adopt to make it more fun and productive. Here are some simple steps to make this happen.
Benefits of breastfeeding
Breast milk is often praised as the best choice for newborns. To the mother, breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of both breast and ovarian cancers, decrease postpartum depression, and prolong the onset of menstruation. Sometimes, a mother may be advised to do supplemental feeding. This is when both breastmilk and formula are […]
Can Healthy Eating Turn Dangerous?
“Lisa switched to a vegan diet after a prolonged illness. The doctor had advised her to eat more fruits and veggies to build up her immunity. Over time, she cut out all dairy products as well as carbohydrates from her diet. She exclusively ate fruits, kale, and spinach. After a couple of months, Lisa had […]
6 Tips for dealing with stress
Stress is a big risk factor for several health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While everyone faces stress every day, it is important to learn the right coping skills to deal with stress and prevent its negative effects.
Medical causes of male infertility
Infertility is the inability to achieve pregnancy after a whole year of unprotected sexual intercourse and without the use of birth control measures. For a man to be fertile, his reproductive function must be intact. This means that he must be able to produce sufficient sperms, which should be well nourished, and move freely through tubes […]
WHY OUR HAIR TURNS GREY
Aging is a process we would all love to delay or even suspend if given the opportunity. It is a stage of life many people aren't too excited about. It's for these reasons that people get shocked by the sight of grey hair. Even a strand is enough to cause some discomfort. A little hair […]
How Breastfeeding Prevents Infections in Newborns
Tayo is at her second antenatal visit. During her consultation with the doctor, she asked which formula feed she should get for the baby when she arrives. The doctor politely said, “It’s your choice ultimately, but I strongly recommend at least 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding”. The doctor then provided the following explanation: A powerful, […]
Heart healthy foods to start eating now
Essentially, you are what you eat. Heart disease is largely caused by a combination of bad dietary and lifestyle choices. You can lower your risk of heart disease, including heart attacks and stroke considerably by making healthier food choices. Choose today to fill your diet with lots of fiber, healthy fat, and antioxidants to keep […]
Causes of menstrual irregularities
Menstrual irregularities include a wide range of menstrual problems, from heavy periods to delayed periods or even abnormal cessation of menses. It is best to check with your doctor whenever you notice a change in your periods for proper evaluation and treatment.
ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN ADULTS
“Tonye has always been restless and fidgety. He often did risky things without thinking about them. It didn’t matter where he was- at school, in church, or at home. It had never been a big deal, everyone around him was used to it. But recently, he got his first job, and his restlessness and impulsive […]